Keely Hodgkinson Concludes Campaign with Victorious Performance at Athlos Meet in NYC

Keely Hodgkinson finished her two-lap season with a win at the all-female Athlos event in NYC on Friday evening.

{The reigning Olympic gold medallist, who earned third place at the World Championships recently, dominated an impressive victory in one minute 56.53 seconds in what was only her sixth race in a year affected by a muscle issue.

Compatriot and world silver medallist Georgia Bell took the runner-up spot once more in one minute 58.33 seconds, while St Vincent's Shafiqua Maloney (one minute 58.57) claimed third.

"I've barely raced this year so it was probably less of a struggle for me to go out there and be motivated to perform," said the 23-year-old.

"The environment out there is crazy so it was extremely enjoyable."

The female-exclusive event packed the stadium in its second edition, introducing a party atmosphere to traditional track, with musical performances and special crowns substituting standard medals.

The tennis legend with 23 major titles Serena W., who is wed to the founder of Athlos Alexis Ohanian, was on hand to present the victors with their crowns.

Last year's winners took home $60,000 (£44,603) - one of the largest prize purses in track and field.

The event also attracted several top athletes, as the Kenyan three-time Olympic gold medallist and global record breaker Faith K. triumphed in the mile race, crossing the finish line in four hours 17.78 minutes.

American Brittany Brown, the 200m bronze winner from last year's Paris Olympics, won the 100m and 200m double.

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